We don’t need to tell you that it’s a competitive world out there. The really cool jobs – the ones you can’t wait to brag to your friends and family about – go to people who can prove they have the smarts, the passion and the commitment it takes to really make a difference. You need an edge. You need a sure-fire way to prove to employers that you are that kind of person.

1. Proven Expertise - HR professionals who pursue the CHRP must meet all requirements set out by their provincial HR associations, which aim to measure their competence and experience as HR professionals. By pursuing the CHRP designation, you’ll prove your ability to tackle all aspects of HR and demonstrate to employers and colleagues alike that you are a true HR expert. Click here to learn more about the steps to obtain your CHRP designation.
    
   
2. Continual Learning – Remember when a cell phone was just a telephone? Same thing in HR. Knowledge – like technology – changes all the time and employers know that CHRPs are able to stay on top of all that change. As a CHRP and member of a provincial HR association, you’ll be required to continually update your knowledge and skills in HR. Being a professional means you can’t rest on your laurels - it means hungering for knowledge and constantly looking for bold new ways to do HR. It also means that you’ll keep your organization at the forefront, providing leading-edge advice on HR issues.
    
3. Demonstrated Commitment – We won’t lie to you. Earning and maintaining your CHRP is not easy. It’s not quick. It takes time, studies, exams and ongoing learning. The good news? That’s exactly the kind of commitment to your career that the best employers are looking for. It’s one thing to tell an employer you’re passionate about your field. With a CHRP, you demonstrate it.
   
   
4. Knowledge Community – Who wants to spend their career in a study carrel at the library? The great thing about being a CHRP is you’re never really alone, because in obtaining the designation you become part of a nation-wide community of HR professionals. You attend special events, go to conferences, read and contribute to publications and websites. In other words, you connect with other HR professionals from across Canada. It’s like a giant HR wiki full of solutions, ideas and interesting people.
   
   
5. Ethical Behaviour – Ethics matter a lot to employers and the public. That’s why they’ll appreciate that, as a CHRP, you have to publicly commit yourself to high standards of ethical behaviour. You are a professional and your peers will hold you to a CCHRA National Code of Ethics that covers a range of important professional issues, including confidentiality, conflict of interest, professional growth and more. That makes you the kind of person employers want on their team.